FLA Orthopedics, Inc. v. American Insurance Co.

This is an appeal from a final summary judgment entered in favor of defendant/ap-pellee, The American Insurance Company (“TAIC”), in a suit alleging negligent misrepresentation and violation of section 626.901, Florida Statutes (1997). We affirm for the following reasons.

FLA Orthopedies, Inc. (“FLA”) is in the business of manufacturing and selling orthopedic safety and support products. It has more than 150 full-time employees. When FLA became dissatisfied with its health insurer’s proposed 22% premium increase, it sought out a new insurance program for its employees. FLA reviewed several…